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H.R. 1905House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

To require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Sponsored by Jimmy GomezRep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA)
Introduced March 27, 2019

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The bill would require the Treasury Department to give advance notice before any Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) is closed. It mandates a public announcement at least 90 days in advance that identifies the center, the closure date, and alternative ways taxpayers can get help. The Treasury must also send a written report to Congress explaining the closure and any other relevant details.

Key Provisions

  • Notice must be issued no later than 90 days before a proposed TAC closure.
  • The notice must be publicly available, including non‑electronic formats, and must list the center being closed, the closure date, and other sources of taxpayer assistance.
  • The Treasury (or its delegate) must submit a written report to Congress containing the same information as the public notice, the reasons for the closure, and any additional appropriate details.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

March 27, 2019

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Introduced in House

March 27, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Ways and Means Committee

March 27, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 27, 2019

I

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1905

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 27, 2019

Mr. Gomez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To require notice from the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of any closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center.

1.

Notice from IRS regarding closure of Taxpayer Assistance Centers

Not later than 90 days before the date that a proposed closure of a Taxpayer Assistance Center would take effect, the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s delegate, shall—

(1)

make publicly available (including by non-electronic means) a notice which—

(A)

identifies the Taxpayer Assistance Center proposed for closure and the date of such proposed closure; and

(B)

identifies the relevant alternative sources of taxpayer assistance which may be utilized by taxpayers affected by such proposed closure; and

(2)

submit to Congress a written report that includes the information included in the notice described in paragraph (1), the reasons for such proposed closure, and such other information as the Secretary may determine appropriate.